Explanation

• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran.

22 times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.

But its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Karakoram Highway (N-35) is a famous highway connecting Pakistan and China.
• It follows the ancient Silk Route path.
• It is called the “Friendship Highway.”
• It meets China at the Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan–China border).

Additional information:

• It was constructed from 1959 to 1979.
• It is opened for public use in 1979.

Total length: ~1,300 km

• Pakistan: 887 km
• China: 413 km

Starting point (Pakistan): Hassan Abdal

Highest point connection: Khunjerab Pass

Last verified on 08-06-2026

Explanation

• The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.
• Presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq
• Prepared text by Muhammad Zafarullah Khan
• It demanded separate states for Muslims of the subcontinent.
• It is also called the Pakistan Resolution.

Additional information:

Key Participants (by region)

1. Punjab → Zafar Ali Khan
2. Sindh → Sir Abdullah Haroon
3. Bengal → A.K. Fazlul Huq
4. KPK → Sardar Aurangzeb Khan
5. United Provinces → Khalid Zaman

Last verified 04-05-2026

Explanation

When white light passes through a prism, it splits into 7 colors, forming a spectrum known as a rainbow:

1. Red
2. Orange
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Blue
6. Indigo
7. Violet

The separation of visible light into its different colours is known as dispersion.

Last verified on 08-06-2026

Explanation

• Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin
• At St. Mary's Hospital in London
• In September 1928.
• First true antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
• First patient treated was Albert Alexander, a 43-year-old policeman, on 12 February 1941

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Explanation

• “Alike” means “both” or “in the same way.”
• It is used when two groups are affected similarly.
• The sentence shows panic in both scientists and management.

Last verified on 04-06-2026

Explanation

• Total Members: 193
• Founded on: 24 October 1945
• Founding Countries: 51
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City, USA
• Main Purpose: Maintain world peace and security

• Working languages of Secretariat: English and French
• Main organs of UNO: 6
• Largest organ: General Assembly
• Pakistan joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Explanation

 آج مرے کل دوسرا دن۔

معانی: زندگی ناقابلِ اعتبار اور عارضی ہے، انسان کی موت کے بعد لوگ اسے جلد بھول جاتے ہیں اور معمولات زندگی چلتے رہتے ہیں۔

Explanation

• An eclipse occurs when one celestial body blocks another’s light.
• Lunar eclipse happens when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon.
• Solar eclipse happens when the Moon blocks sunlight reaching Earth.
• These events occur due to alignment of Sun, Earth, and Moon.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Google, a US multinational technology company.
• It is a type of search engine operating since 1997.
• It was founded in the year: September 4, 1998
• The Headquarters of Google is located in the city of California.
• Sergen Brin & Larry Page is the founder of Google.
• Sergey Brin is the real owner of Google.
• Parent organization: Alphabet Inc.

Last verified on 31-03-2026